(a) A manufacturer must not sell or offer for sale or
deliver to retailers for subsequent sale new computer equipment or televisions
unless: (i) the covered device is labeled with the manufacturer's brand, which
label is permanently affixed and readily visible; and (ii) the manufacturer has
filed a registration with the Department and is otherwise in compliance with
the requirements of this Part, as indicated on the list developed and
maintained by the Department pursuant to G.S. 130A-309.138(1).

(b) A retailer that sells or offers for sale new
computer equipment or televisions must: (i) determine that all new covered
devices that the retailer is offering for sale are labeled with the
manufacturer's brand, which label is permanently affixed and readily visible;
and (ii) review the Department's Web site to confirm that the manufacturer of a
new covered device is on the list developed and maintained by the Department
pursuant to G.S. 130A-309.138(1).

(c) A retailer is not responsible for an unlawful sale
under this section if the manufacturer's registration expired or was revoked
and the retailer took possession of the covered device prior to the expiration
or revocation of the manufacturer's registration and the unlawful sale occurred
within six months after the expiration or revocation. (2010-67, s. 2(a).)